Animal House
The 1978 sitcom "Delta House" was not the only sitcom based on "Animal House." Both the 1979 series "Brothers and Sisters" and "Co-Ed Fever" were loosely based on the film (the latter named one of the 50 worst shows of all time by TV Guide in 2002). less

Animal House
The 1978 sitcom "Delta House" was not the only sitcom based on "Animal House." Both the 1979 series "Brothers and Sisters" and "Co-Ed Fever" were loosely based on the film (the latter named one of ... more

Blade
The 1998 film starring Wesley Snipes as a half-vampire vampire hunter spun off two sequels.

Blade
The 1998 film starring Wesley Snipes as a half-vampire vampire hunter spun off two sequels.

Blade
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Blade: The Series
The 2006 television spin-off of "Blade" starred Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones, and aired on Spike TV.

Blade: The Series
The 2006 television spin-off of "Blade" starred Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones, and aired on Spike TV.

Blade: The Series
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Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Another film about a vampire hunter, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" was Joss Whedon's first and less successful version of what would become his most famous creation. It starred Kristy Swanson, Luke Perry, Donald Sutherland, Paul Reubens, Rutger Hauer and Ben Affleck, Hilary Swank, Seth Green and Ricki Lake in smaller roles. less

Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Another film about a vampire hunter, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" was Joss Whedon's first and less successful version of what would become his most famous creation. It starred Kristy ... more

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Buffy The Vampire Slayer
The 1997 series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar ran for 7 seasons, and is considered a cult classic.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer
The 1997 series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar ran for 7 seasons, and is considered a cult classic.

Dirty Dancing
The 1998 television series lasted all of 11 episodes, and starred Patrick Cassidy, younger brother of Shaun and David.

Dirty Dancing
The 1998 television series lasted all of 11 episodes, and starred Patrick Cassidy, younger brother of Shaun and David.

Dirty Dancing
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High
The 1982 film was an instant teen classic. It starred Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates and Forest Whitaker, Eric Stoltz, Anthony Edwards and Nicholas Cage all had bit roles. less

Fast Times at Ridgemont High
The 1982 film was an instant teen classic. It starred Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates and Forest Whitaker, Eric Stoltz, Anthony Edwards and Nicholas ... more

Fast Times at Ridgemont High
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High
The short-lived 1996 sitcom starred Courtney Thorne-Smith and Patrick Dempsey. Ray Walston, "Mr. Hand," reprised his role as the tough history teacher.

Fast Times at Ridgemont High
The short-lived 1996 sitcom starred Courtney Thorne-Smith and Patrick Dempsey. Ray Walston, "Mr. Hand," reprised his role as the tough history teacher.

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off
The classic 1986 John Hughes film starred Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, Alan Ruck and Jennifer Grey.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
The classic 1986 John Hughes film starred Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, Alan Ruck and Jennifer Grey.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off
The 1990 NBC spin-off starred Charlie Schlatter in the title role, and co-starred Jennifer Aniston as Ferris' sister. The series only lasted 13 episodes.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
The 1990 NBC spin-off starred Charlie Schlatter in the title role, and co-starred Jennifer Aniston as Ferris' sister. The series only lasted 13 episodes.

In the Heat of the Night
The 1967 film starred Sidney Poitier as a Philadelphia cop who investigates a murder in a racist small town in Mississippi. Rod Steiger co-starred as Sparta, MS chief of police.

In the Heat of the Night
The 1967 film starred Sidney Poitier as a Philadelphia cop who investigates a murder in a racist small town in Mississippi. Rod Steiger co-starred as Sparta, MS chief of police.

In the Heat of the Night
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In the Heat of the Night
Carroll O'Connor and Harold Rollins starred in the 1988 CBS spin-off. It lasted for 8 seasons.

In the Heat of the Night
Carroll O'Connor and Harold Rollins starred in the 1988 CBS spin-off. It lasted for 8 seasons.

In the Heat of the Night
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MASH
The dark 1970 comedy by Robert Altman about a medical personnel unit stationed in the Korean War starred Elliott Gould and Donald Sutherland. The film was a critical and popular success.

MASH
The dark 1970 comedy by Robert Altman about a medical personnel unit stationed in the Korean War starred Elliott Gould and Donald Sutherland. The film was a critical and popular success.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding
The 2003 CBS sit-com picked up where the film left off, and also starred Nia Vardalos, but replaced John Corbett with Steven Eckholdt. The series was canceled after only 7 episodes.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding
The 2003 CBS sit-com picked up where the film left off, and also starred Nia Vardalos, but replaced John Corbett with Steven Eckholdt. The series was canceled after only 7 episodes.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
This television spin-off starred Lena Headley (better known as Queen Cersei on "Game of Thrones") as the tough mother of humanity's savior. The series ran for two seasons on FOX beginning in 2008. less

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
This television spin-off starred Lena Headley (better known as Queen Cersei on "Game of Thrones") as the tough mother of humanity's savior. The series ran for two ... more

Uncle Buck
John Candy starred as the titular character in this 1989 John Hughes film about a boisterous single man who takes care of his brother's children for a weekend.

Uncle Buck
John Candy starred as the titular character in this 1989 John Hughes film about a boisterous single man who takes care of his brother's children for a weekend.

Uncle Buck
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Uncle Buck
The television series picks up on a dark note: Buck's brother and sister-in-law are killed in a car accident and he's named the children's guardian. The series lasted for one season in 1990 on CBS, and starred Kevin Meaney. less

Uncle Buck
The television series picks up on a dark note: Buck's brother and sister-in-law are killed in a car accident and he's named the children's guardian. The series lasted for one season in 1990 on ... more

Uncle Buck
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